What does it take to fly alongside migrating birds… and then turn your attention to one of the most misunderstood species on Earth?In this episode of the Wild Eye Podcast, Gabby sits down with Sacha Dench - conservationist, adventurer, UN Ambassador for Migratory Species, and founder of Conservation Without Borders. Known globally as “The Human Swan,” Sacha has spent years using extraordinary expeditions to tell the story of migration, climate change and habitat connectivity.From her early life growing up across Australia and Europe, to overcoming a fear of flying and launching world-renowned aerial conservation journeys, Sacha shares how adventure became her vehicle for impact.We explore her latest global mission, Flight of the Vultures - a bold, multi-expedition project highlighting the rapid decline of vulture populations across continents. Why vultures? Why now? And how do we shift public perception of a species that quietly keeps ecosystems healthy, yet faces one of the fastest collapses of any bird group in the world?This conversation dives into resilience, storytelling, global collaboration, and the power of reframing how we see wildlife.Whether you're a photographer, conservationist, field guide or simply someone who cares about wild places, this episode challenges us to look up, look closer, and think differently about the species we often overlook.Visi the YWPSA website: https://www.ywpofsa.co.za/Visit the Wild Eye website: https://wild-eye.com/

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